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SEBMF Neurodiagnostic Services

Establishing the nature and extent of your neurological condition is an important first step to receiving proper care. At Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, neurologists use the most advanced diagnostic testing techniques to diagnose disorders of the brain, spine or central nervous system.

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Or call (855) 421-2904.

Featured Services

  • Diagnostic EEG Services
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
  • MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Progressive Diagnostic Care

If you’re experiencing the signs of a neurological problem, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist for further evaluation. Depending on your symptoms, your neurologist may order a variety of tests to help diagnose your condition.

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At Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation, our neurodiagnostic specialists utilize the full spectrum of neurodiagnostic tools so that you receive state-of-the-art diagnosis and eventually treatment for your condition, including:

Electro-diagnostic Tools

  • Electromyography and nerve conduction tests
  • Electroencephalography, or EEG
  • Epilepsy monitoring unit
  • Sleep testing
  • Evoked potential testing

Imaging Tests

  • X-ray
  • CT scan
  • 1.5 tesla and 3 tesla MRI
  • Functional MRI
  • PET scan
  • Diagnostic brain angiography
  • DaT scan — An imaging test that verifies the reduction of dopamine in the brain to help doctors differentiate between essential tremor and parkinsonian syndromes

Ultrasound Imaging

  • Vascular ultrasound
  • Echocardiography

Other Tests

  • Lumbar puncture, or spinal tap
  • Neuropsychological testing
  • Gait analysis
  • Intrathecal baclofen test dose

In addition, neurodiagnostic specialists perform testing in surgical settings and monitors patients' neurological well-being during surgical procedures. Such tests play vital roles in the diagnosis and management of seizures, brain hemorrhage, stroke, head trauma, brain surgery, spinal injuries and neuromuscular causes of paralysis and sensory loss.

Across the network, our affiliate diagnostics laboratories are accredited by the American Board of Registered Electroencephalographic Technologists.

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When to Call Your Doctor About Neurological Problems

Use this guide to help you decide if you should see your doctor about a neurological problem.

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Dementia is any disorder that affects brain functions like memory, language and movement. Alzheimer’s disease, concussion, Huntington’s disease and stroke are among the problems that cause dementia. Research aims to help us prevent and treat dementia, and ease the burden of dementia on the whole family.

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Doctors at Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Matthew W. Arnold, M.D.

Matthew W. Arnold, M.D.

  • Neurology

Joanna A. Cooper, M.D.

Joanna A. Cooper, M.D.

  • Neurology

Deepak J. Soneji, M.D., Ph.D.

Deepak J. Soneji, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Neurology

Antonio Silva-Sayago, M.D.

Antonio Silva-Sayago, M.D.

  • Neurology

Bradley T. Wrubel, M.D.

Bradley T. Wrubel, M.D.

  • Neurology

Brian C. Richardson, M.D.

Brian C. Richardson, M.D.

  • Neurology

D. Eric Collins, M.D.

D. Eric Collins, M.D.

  • Neurology

Randall R. Starkey, M.D.

Randall R. Starkey, M.D.

  • Neurology

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